First published 1992
Antonia Fraser's definitive account brings the lives of Henry VIII's storied wives into vivid focus. From the steadfast Catherine of Aragon to the tragic Katherine Howard, each woman navigates the perilous politics of the Tudor court, their fates intertwined with the whims of the mercurial monarch. As Henry's quest for a male heir drives him to break with the Catholic church and execute two of his spouses, this sweeping chronicle lays bare the personal dramas and maneuverings that shaped a dynasty.
Genres: history, historical-fiction, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Great Britain
Period: Henry VIII, 1509-1547, 16th century
512 pages · Hardcover · WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON